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Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm

The BEDF Series Bidirectional DWDM Optical Amplifier provides high-performance erbium-doped fiber amplification (EDFA) across the full ITU C-band (1528–1568 nm), supporting high-capacity transmission scales from 2 to 48 channels over a single fiber. Engineered for maximum slot density, the BEDF integrates two independent amplifier stages on a single board to deliver simultaneous bidirectional amplification. Specialized internal photonic components cleanly partition the spectrum, routing downstream traffic (even DWDM channels) through a high-power booster stage, while upstream traffic (odd DWDM channels) is directed through a low-noise pre-amplifier stage. The system features an advanced, software-driven “set-and-forget” Automatic Gain Control (AGC) mode that dynamically adapts pump laser profiles in real time.

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Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm

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TypeWavelengthPower/GainPackageCDMPower SupplyConnector

Part number: BEDF-11111N11

Type: Standard · Wavelength: 1528-1565nm · Power/Gain: Standard · Package: 1U Rack · CDM: Non · Power Supply: DC · Connector: LC/APC

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Use these checks to connect Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm to the surrounding optical, mechanical and control system. Every value shown is taken from this model's own specification record.

Optical interface and fiber: Connector: LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special; Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.
Wavelength and loss budget: Wavelength: 1528-1565nm; Check the Fiber Optic Communication Data Links passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.
Control interface: Power Supply: DC, AC; Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.

Technical FAQ

Integration questions for Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm

Which fiber and connector does the Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm use?

Connector: LC/APC, LC/PC, FC/PC, FC/APC, Special. Specify connector polish and fiber architecture together. FC/PC, FC/APC and SMA interfaces, and single-mode, multimode and polarization-maintaining fibers, impose different return-loss, mode-field and alignment requirements.

How should the Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm be included in an optical power budget?

Wavelength: 1528-1565nm. Check the Fiber Optic Communication Data Links passband, insertion loss, return loss and power handling at the actual source wavelength; a nominal telecom-band label is not a substitute for the configured range.

Does the Bidirectional EDFA Amplifier (OPA, OBA) 1528-1568nm require a controller?

Power Supply: DC, AC. Match supply voltage, analog or digital command range, connector pinout and default optical state to the instrument interlock. Confirm the unpowered state explicitly — it decides what happens to the link on a power failure.